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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
ICYMI: Oct. 28 - Student voting, social media's influence in politics and applying to college
ICYMI: Oct. 28 – Student voting, social media’s influence in politics and applying to college
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
WSPN's Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza begin their second year of Humans of WHS as they interview six people about their school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter one
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
Dr. Erin Civetti poses near the front desk of New England Family Eye. Civetti is an optometrist for a local optometry practice in the Wayland Town Center.
Eye spy New England Family Eye
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 94: New police dog and domestic violence awareness raffle
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
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Abby Raftery

Abby Raftery, Podcast Editor

Abby Raftery, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and podcast editor for WSPN. She is a soccer captain and a leader of two clubs, Student Advocacy Committee and SADD. Outside of school, Abby enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going to the beach.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Abby Raftery

Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening

Abby Raftery, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
May 22, 2024
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo and Abby Raftery explore the local consequences of the national paramedic shortage.

A call for help: The reality of the paramedic shortage

Chloe Zilembo and Abby Raftery
May 18, 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic

Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, and Sophia Verma
May 8, 2024
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza

The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza

Abby Raftery and Melina Barris
May 1, 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season

Weekly Breakdown Episode 83: Spring concerts, library events and halfway point of spring sports season

Jane Tardif, Abby Raftery, Melina Barris, and Sophia Verma
April 30, 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary

Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary

Maggie Buffum, Melina Barris, Olivia Green, and Abby Raftery
April 2, 2024
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls

Abby Raftery and Jane Tardif
March 8, 2024
In the media center, some students have been using the Valentine’s Day coloring pages. “I’ve been working on these coloring pages all week because they help me relax from my schoolwork,” senior Lilly O’Driscoll said. Scavenger hunt prompt: A student's favorite free period activity.

[Photo] Journalism students participate in a WSPN scavenger hunt

WSPN Staff
February 15, 2024
Wayland Cares director Jason Verhoosky led a presentation on how stigmas and stereotypes affect our judgment. The presentation included interactive games such as a card game in which students were given an identity based on the value of the playing card they received.

Wayland Cares: Breaking down stereotypes and stigmas

Abby Raftery and Fiona Peltonen
February 3, 2024
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

Abby Raftery
January 12, 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 73: Holocaust survivor speaker and package theft

Weekly Breakdown Episode 73: Holocaust survivor speaker and package theft

Abby Raftery, Jayden Taylor, and Mischa Lee
December 5, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
November 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 70: End of quarter one and girls varsity volleyball playoff game

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
November 7, 2023
Meet the captains: Golf

Meet the captains: Golf

Abby Raftery
November 2, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 69: Start of fall playoffs and town book groups

Abby Raftery, Jillian Mele, and Jessi Dretler
November 1, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 68: Connect Haunted House and pumpkin carving

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
October 25, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 67: “Community Conversations” and Krispy Kreme

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, and Jessi Dretler
October 18, 2023
Crossword: Halloween candy

Crossword: Halloween candy

Melina Barris, Jane Tardif, and Abby Raftery
October 14, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
October 4, 2023
Senior Ava Balukonis checks over her shoulder to check that her boat is on the right course. Balukonis raced the women's straight four at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.

Podcast: Wayland-Weston crew team members look back on nationals

Abby Raftery
September 26, 2023
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.

Seniors reflect on their high school experience

Abby Raftery and Emma Zocco
June 9, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
May 17, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli's Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
May 9, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
April 4, 2023

Happy 175th birthday to the Wayland Free Public Library

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
March 31, 2023
Zoe Garcia: Going viral

Zoe Garcia: Going viral

Abby Raftery
March 15, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte

Jacqueline Cahaly, Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
March 2, 2023
During "Work Song" by Nat Adderley, junior Emmanuel Nzaramba put down his guitar and picked up a microphone to sing.

Jazz Band swings during Winter Week

Abby Raftery and Jane Tardif
February 6, 2023

Honors Sinfonia Orchestra hits the note

Abby Raftery and Melina Barris
February 4, 2023
10 songs to add to your winter playlist

10 songs to add to your winter playlist

Abby Raftery and Morgen Warner
January 23, 2023

WHS athletes progress onto the college stage

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
January 20, 2023
Join WSPNs Talia Macchi, Abby Raftery and Hallie Luo as they review SZA’s newest record, “SOS,” released on Dec. 9, 2022. SZA has not produced a new album since 2017, making “SOS'' extremely popular and likable to many fans.

SZA seizes the spotlight with “SOS”

Talia Macchi, Abby Raftery, and Hallie Luo
January 9, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two

Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
December 6, 2022
Holiday gift guide 2022

Holiday gift guide 2022

Deirdre Brown and Abby Raftery
November 29, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive

Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 29, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 19, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 17, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: Lookout Farm

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: Lookout Farm

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 16, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament

Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 15, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit

Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 8, 2022
From left to right, seniors Olivia Rubin, Emily Campos and Jun Waye dress up as the three fairies from the popular show, "The Fairly Odd Parents." "We chose this costume because it was easy to do as a group," Campos said.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert

Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 25, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 6: Muffin House Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 6: Muffin House Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
October 25, 2022
Join WSPN's Abby Raftery and Morgan Warner as they share some of their fall music recommendations in hopes of keeping spirts high this season.

10 songs to add to your fall playlist

Abby Raftery and Morgen Warner
October 21, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam's Run and The Amazing Race

Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam’s Run and The Amazing Race

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 18, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 5: Dumpling Daughter

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 5: Dumpling Daughter

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
October 5, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings

Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 4, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 28, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 21, 2022
Vegan snack tasting

Vegan snack tasting

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 19, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 17, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 13, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks episode 3: Twisted Tree Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks episode 3: Twisted Tree Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 1, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments

Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
June 7, 2022
Take a look into where Class of 2022 seniors are traveling for their senior trips using this interactive map. Responses from both a form sent out to seniors and in person interviews were used to create this map. See the interactive map below.

Senior trips: A celebratory memory (including interactive map)

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
June 7, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
June 6, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade

Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
May 24, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 1: Cocobeet

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 1: Cocobeet

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
May 23, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival

Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 17, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting

Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 10, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair

Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 3, 2022
Lisa McNamara runs down the sideline as she coaches her player with the ball. Although McNamara is the new girls varsity soccer coach, she coached last season for the girls JV team. “I expect 100% effort on the field, working hard, respecting the game, coaches and administration,” McNamara said.

Newest additions to the WHS athletic staff

Abby Raftery
April 29, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom

Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
April 26, 2022
WSPN's Genevieve Morrison discusses the BAA's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from running the 2022 Boston Marathon.

Opinion: The BAA’s ban of Russian runners is worse than ineffective

Genevieve Morrison and Abby Raftery
April 17, 2022
A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon

A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon

Genevieve Morrison, Annabelle Zhang, Abby Raftery, and Emily Staiti
April 15, 2022

What is WHS listening to? (Video)

Abby Raftery and Talia Macchi
March 9, 2022
The varsity girls basketball team huddles during their game. Although masks were not required for outdoor sports, all winter sports were required to wear masks this season.

Girls basketball annual Coaches vs Cancer game: The game with a deeper meaning

Abby Raftery and Emma Zocco
March 8, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 43: Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Game and Candy Grams Fundraiser

Weekly Breakdown Episode 43: Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Game and Candy Grams Fundraiser

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
February 8, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 42: Winter Week and Middle School Floods

Weekly Breakdown Episode 42: Winter Week and Middle School Floods

Emma Zocco, Mischa Lee, and Abby Raftery
February 1, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 40: Canceled Midterms and Fire Department Grant

Weekly Breakdown Episode 40: Canceled Midterms and Fire Department Grant

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
January 19, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 39: Round Tables and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Weekly Breakdown Episode 39: Round Tables and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
January 4, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 38: Rising Covid 19 Cases and Holiday Break

Weekly Breakdown Episode 38: Rising Covid 19 Cases and Holiday Break

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
December 21, 2021
Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Abby Raftery
December 16, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 37: Winter Week and New Chief of Police

Weekly Breakdown Episode 37: Winter Week and New Chief of Police

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
December 15, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 36: Coach Grill Turkey Trouble and Anonymous Instagram Accounts

Weekly Breakdown Episode 36: Coach Grill Turkey Trouble and Anonymous Instagram Accounts

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
December 7, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 35: Winter Sports Begin and Wayland Depot's Holiday Opening

Weekly Breakdown Episode 35: Winter Sports Begin and Wayland Depot’s Holiday Opening

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 30, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football

Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
November 23, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament

Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 16, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland

Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 9, 2021
The Wayland offensive line huddles before the play. They strategize about how they are going to score.

Tick Tock: Wayland barely loses to Ashland Clockers

Charlotte Thirman, Taylor McGuire, Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Talia Macchi
October 5, 2021
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